Caring for seniors a growing concern
Views may vary on how to prepare for what will be a diverse wave of seniors, whose ranks are growing due to the aging of 78 million baby boomers who will begin to turn 65 in 2011. But all agree this shift in our nation?s demographics will have profound implications for our economic and social landscapes at the national, state and community level.
Federal, state and community leaders are witnessing sweeping fundamental transformations in the way we think about and deliver health and long-term care in this country. More and more we hear that the overwhelming preference of the American people is to remain at home for as long as possible and to have choice and control over how and where they live as they age.
For 44 years, our nation has paused to honor older Americans during May. During this special month, the ongoing contributions of our older citizens are highlighted with a national proclamation issued by the President of the United States, and activities and events planned in communities across America.
The theme for Older Americans Month 2007 is ?Older Americans: Making Choices for a Healthier Future.?
McMinnville-Warren County Senior Center representatives urge people of all ages to seize upon the occasion of Older Americans Month to plan, promote and participate in activities during May and throughout the year that reflect the tenets of the national theme.
The Senior Center is located at 809 Morrison Street. For more information call 473-6559.
Schedule of Events:
? Arthritis Foundation Exercise Class ? May 21, 24, 31
? Arthritis Foundation Warm Water Therapy ? Manchester Sports Complex ? May 22, 29 ? Depart from Senior Center at 8 a.m.
? Yoga Classes ? May 23, 30 Wednesday 9 to 10 a.m. (Senior Center)
? Medical Home Health Education Program and Birthday Cake ? May 22, 11 a.m.
? Generations Bingo / Nutrition Jingo ? May 23 10 a.m. (prizes awarded)
? ?Let?s Make a Deal? game at Senior Center in partnership with Raintree Manor ? May 24, 10 a.m. ? ?Talk with Palk? 11:30 a.m.